GENERAL MANAGER - CHESTER, VA

Compass Group•Butte-Silver Bow, MT

3d•$90,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Eurest is seeking a General Manager to lead the overall operation and cost-effective management of multiple dining service departments across more than one facility in a given geography. The General Manager is responsible for ensuring the team achieves financial goals and targets while delivering high-quality service to residents and customers. The role requires broad foodservice management knowledge, operational ownership, financial oversight, and effective leadership of management associates. The position is based in Chester, Virginia, and offers a salary of $90,000–$95,000.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of retail operational foodservice management experience; the requirement may vary depending on formal degree or training.
Good knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, marketing, and presentation.
Strong supervisory, leadership, management, and coaching skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with management, customers, and associates at various levels.
Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational practices.
Proficient computer skills, including various computer programs, Microsoft Office, email, and the Internet.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Food Services Technology/Management or a related field, or an associate degree plus five to seven years of directly related experience.
Profit-and-loss accountability and contract-managed service experience.
Multi-unit management experience.
Experience with cash retail operations.
Retail marketing experience.
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee the overall operation and cost-effective management of multiple dining service departments across more than one facility in a given geography.
Ensure the team achieves financial goals and targets.
Take ownership of operations and ensure service and other management- or client-established timelines are met.
Manage financial planning, budget development and analysis, and financial reporting.
Interact professionally with associates, peers, managers, suppliers, clients, and customers.
Assist customers, clients, peers, and subordinates using initiative and sound judgment.
Conduct management meetings.
Evaluate problems and make appropriate recommendations promptly and accurately.
Audit units for compliance with Company, government, and accrediting agency standards, regulations, and codes relating to food storage, preparation, sanitation, and recordkeeping.
Hire, train, and orient new management associates.